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The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick states "The Aggregate is a challenging recording, more so than most by more jazz-oriented saxophone quartets, but very rewarding on its own terms and an important document in Braxton's work for woodwind ensembles".
The World Saxophone Quartet was an American jazz ensemble founded in 1977, incorporating elements of free jazz, R&B, funk and South African jazz into their music. [1]The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). [2]
The World Saxophone Congress was conceived by Paul Brodie (1934 - 2007) [5] and co-founded in 1969 with Eugene Rousseau (1932 - 2024), holding their first Congress in Chicago. [6]
The Tiptons Sax Quartet, previously known as The Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet, is a jazz saxophone quartet from Seattle, Washington. The ensemble consists of five members (the fifth member being the quartet's drummer and percussionist). Amy Denio (alto sax, clarinet, voice) is joined by co-leader Jessica Lurie (soprano/alto/tenor sax ...
Bagatelles: 1. Antique Dance with Ground Round 2. Fast and Loose (premiere February 22, 2008 – Washington Saxophone Quartet, at Wolf Trap; commissioned). Saxophone quartet. Co-commissioned by Wolf Trap and the Washington Saxophone Quartet. [19]
He gave saxophone lessons to a number of musicians, including David Sanborn and Tim Berne. Hemphill was probably best known as the founder of the World Saxophone Quartet , a group he formed in 1976, after collaborating with Anthony Braxton in several saxophone-only ensembles. [ 6 ]
Following the lead of their colleagues in France, who created the Association of French Saxophonists in 1971, the North American Saxophone Alliance was established in 1976 under the leadership of Frederick Hemke. Since this time, NASA has offered state, regional, and international conferences attracting many important saxophonists to present ...
The Washington Concerts is an album by jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, first released in 1983 by Elektra [1] and re-released in its full form by Blue Note in 2001. [2] The album's content is drawn from two live performances at the Howard Theatre and one at Club Kavakos.